Our Journey
From a summer in Mumbai to a national movement — every step that built it. Click any milestone to jump there.
Summers in Mumbai
Over three consecutive summers, I returned to Mumbai to volunteer with my grandmother's nonprofit — spending each year visiting underfunded schools, pediatric cancer centers, and schools for children with visual impairments. What began as a single trip turned into a yearly commitment, and watching the same children grow up without basic resources is what planted the seeds for Cookie for a Cause.
Founded Cookie for a Cause Inc.
Back home in Greenwich, Connecticut, I officially incorporated Cookie for a Cause as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Armed with a mixing bowl and a mission, I began baking homemade cookies and donating 100% of proceeds to children in need.
Mumbai Donation Trip — $10,000 Delivered
Just months after founding Cookie for a Cause, I traveled back to Mumbai to personally deliver $10,000 raised through cold emailing and community outreach. The funds went directly to hospitals and schools serving children in need.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Partnership
Cookie for a Cause officially partnered with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital — one of the world's leading pediatric cancer research centers. 100% of cookie sale proceeds were directed toward supporting children fighting cancer.
Lt. Governor Meeting
I met with Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz to share Cookie for a Cause's growing impact — a milestone moment of governmental recognition for the mission and a step toward statewide visibility.
WTNH News 8 Feature
Cookie for a Cause was featured on WTNH News 8 in a segment that brought our mission to households across Connecticut — driving a surge of community orders, new donors, and statewide awareness.
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Partnership
Cookie for a Cause expanded its hospital partnerships to include Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, bringing support for kids with cancer directly to the Tri-State area and deepening its local impact in Connecticut.
Daily Point of Light Award
I was honored with the Daily Point of Light Award — a national recognition celebrating individuals creating meaningful change through service. The award put Cookie for a Cause on the national map and opened doors to new supporters nationwide.
Cigna Fundraising Event
Cookie for a Cause hosted a fundraising event at Cigna's offices — reaching new corporate supporters and donors. The event marked our first significant corporate engagement and unlocked a new audience for the mission.
WSHU Public Radio Feature
I was featured on WSHU Public Radio's Good at Heart podcast, sharing the Cookie for a Cause story with a statewide audience and growing our network of supporters across Connecticut.
CT Foodshare Walk Against Hunger
We partnered with Connecticut Foodshare for their Walk Against Hunger event, bringing cookies and community impact to hundreds of attendees while supporting food insecurity efforts across the state.
Eastern Middle School Event
Cookie for a Cause brought its mission to Eastern Middle School with a community bake sale event, inspiring the next generation of young changemakers and building a student board to carry the mission forward.
The journey continues.
The mission is bigger than ever — and just getting started.